We want you to have the best healthcare possible. Our Patient Rights and Responsibilities affirm that everyone has the right to the same consideration and respect as anyone else, regardless of race, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or lifestyle.

If you feel your rights have not been respected, or wish to file a complaint, compliment, or suggestion, you can:

Complete a Comments form and deposit in one of the locked comment boxes at the Student Health & Wellness Center.

UC Davis SHCS is committed to protecting medical, mental health and personal information about you. This includes information you provide about your gender identity and sexual orientation. Please see the following pages on our website:

If you are covered under another person's health plan in California and are concerned about confidentiality, then you can check out My Health, My Info for assistance with submitting a Confidential Communication Request to your insurance provider.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with UC Davis SHCS or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. To file a written complaint with UC Davis SHCS contact: UC Davis SHCS Privacy Officer at (530) 752-7667. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Please let us know your gender identity, pronouns, and what you would like to be called by updating your profile on Health-e-Messaging or by notifying our staff. These can be changed at any time, and will only affect your medical records at SHCS.

Click here for the Office of the University Registrar's page on changing your personal information on university records.

You may also choose to simply spend some time browsing the bios of all of our medical and counseling staff to find one that you think would best meet your needs. It is always important to establish an ongoing, trusting relationship with a provider so that you can receive the best care possible.

Please remember that you are always able to switch providers on your Health-e-Messaging portal if you feel that your needs are not being met.

The Gender Care Team is a group of providers at Student Health & Counseling Services who have interest and specialized training in addressing needs of trans patients. The Gender Care Team supports trans patients by connecting them to resources (such as hormonal therapy), and supporting self-defined well-being as determined by the patient.

Comprised of SHCS staff members, the mission of the LGBTQIA+ Task Force is to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for LGBTQIA+ students and staff by enhancing access to resources and ensuring adherence to best practices regarding inclusion and LGBTQIA+ health and well-being.

If you have suggestions for the LGBTQIA+ Task Force on furthering its mission, please contact them by sending an email to: shcslgbtqia@ucdavis.edu.

Trans LifelinePhone: 1-877-565-8860A non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people, Trans Lifeline runs a hotline staffed by transgender people, for transgender people. Volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs trans community members might have.

Physical activity has several proven benefits, such as giving you more energy, better sleep and mood, and lowering your risk of heart disease. Going to a gym can be great, but we acknowledge that it can also be uncomfortable to people for a multitude of reasons -- including the possibility of hateful or harmful interactions on a basis of ability, size and gender, or gender expression. Here are some resources to help you move your body in ways that are most enjoyable to you.

Physical Activity Map This resource helps students find locations for movement based on the type of activities they enjoy, both on and off-campus.

SHCS' Physical Activity PageThis resource can help you get started with various forms of movement like dance, yoga, strength training and walking, in locations where you feel most comfortable.

Navigating sexual health and relationships can be challenging as an LGBTQIA+ person, but it can also be amazing and liberating! Here are some LGBTQIA+ inclusive resources on campus to help you feel empowered to know your body and stay healthy while recognizing and cultivating healthy relationships that are based on consent and mutual respect.

​Safer Sex Products:

The Love LabA mobile cart at Health Education & Promotion (HEP) that has a wide range of safer sex products for a wide range of bodies -- including external and internal condoms, dental dams, and nitrile gloves. It is also stocked with water-based and silicone-based lubricant, along with inclusive sexual health information. Non-latex options are also available.

STI/HIV Testing Services at SHCS SHCS offers comprehensive STI/HIV testing for all registered UC Davis students, regardless of insurance provider. For tailored care, talk to your healthcare provider about the type(s) of sex you have had (oral, vaginal, and/or anal) and -- if applicable -- whether you were a receptive partner (bottom), insertive partner (top) or both (vers). Throat and/or anal swabs might need to be collected for more thorough testing. If you use it, test it!

Anonymous HIV TestingProvided at no cost each month at the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center during Fall, Winter and Spring quarters while classes are in session. No needles. Results in 30 minutes. Made possible by collaboration among HEP, Harm Reduction Services and the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center.

PrEP and PEP at SHCS​Our providers can prescribe these HIV prevention medications, which can be filled at the SHCS Pharmacy. Co-pay assistance cards for PrEP are also available.

GYT UC DavisLearn more about the importance of communication and getting yourself tested for STIs/HIV, no matter what type of sex you are having. Includes FAQs and resources.

Strike Out HIV StigmaA campus-wide campaign to encourage the UC Davis community to talk about HIV, get themselves tested, and support people living with HIV.

Birth Control:

#ILoveBirthControlLearn more about birth control, its potential health benefits, and why it can be empowering. Provides birth control resources, and is inclusive of anyone who can become pregnant.

Wellness To Go Vending MachineLocated in the ARC Study Lounge, Wellness To Go dispenses emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, safer sex products, and menstrual supplies. Other over-the-counter health and wellness products, such as Claritin, Advil and Tylenol, are also available.

Non-UC-Davis Resources:

TheBody.comComprehensive online resource for prevention of, testing for, treatment of and living with HIV.

Healthy Bodies, Safer SexDeveloped by educators at Florida State University, this is a comprehensive guide to safer sex, relationships and reproductive health for trans or non-binary people and their partners.

FORGE​FORGE'smission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies). Click here for their anti-violence resource page for survivors.

You deserve to be able to nourish your body in a way that is meaningful to you so that your body can support you throughout your life. Here are some resources on campus that can help you access food and build lifelong nutritional skills.

Food Access MapA map developed by students to make it easier for students to find food and food resources on campus that meet their needs. From microwave locations, free food locations, locations based on dietary preferences and much more, the Food Access Map has you covered.

UC Davis Teaching KitchenThe SHCS Teaching Kitchen mission is to educate UC Davis students in evidence-based nutritional concepts and cooking skills to optimize health during their time here in college and throughout a lifetime.

UC Davis Teaching Kitchen PinterestA collection of creative recipes, tips and nutrition facts have been specifically pinned with busy students in mind. Some of our favorite boards are Microwave Meals, 10-Minute Dishes and One-Pan dinners -- all made from simple ingredients. Choose a board according to your preferences, then click on pins for more information on making them. You don't even need a Pinterest account to access it. Experiment in your own kitchen and adjust for your lifestyle!

Many LGBTQIA+ folx deal with extra stressors that might lead to substance use, and we recognize that it can sometimes be difficult to find LGBTQIA+ spaces that support healthy behaviors around alcohol and other substances. In addition, it is well documented that alcohol and tobacco industries target queer and trans communities. Here are some resources to help you navigate situations involving alcohol, tobacco and other drug use while at UC Davis.

Naloxone/NarcanNarcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, is available at the Student Health and Counseling Services Pharmacy. No prescription is needed and walk-ins are welcome. Third parties (family/friends of loved ones struggling with opioid use) are eligible for Narcan.

Non-UC-Davis Resources

This Free LifeSmokefree.gov's public education campaign designed to prevent and reduce tobacco use among LGBTQIA+ young adults

The Women's Resources and Research Center (WRRC) provides opportunities to promote gender equity in the UC Davis community, so that womxn, transgender persons and people with marginalized genders have opportunities and support to reach their full potential.

One Community Health is a non-profit health center that serves the greater Sacramento area and provides a wide range of HIV treatment services -- including planning, coordination and follow-up care after testing positive.

The Gender Health Center's mission is to provide education, advocacy, mental health and other health services, to underserved and marginalized populations as an act of social justice, with a specialization in gender and sexual identities.

The mission of Golden Rule Services is to resolve health, education, employment and criminal justice disparities within People of Color communities through the provision of culturally competent programs and resources.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading national public health institute in the United States. From promotion of healthy sexual behaviors to providing data, statistics, and resources that tackle disparities associated with discrimination, the CDC’s LGBT Health team works to ensure that Queer and Trans folks are getting the resources they need nationwide.

With the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective healthcare for LGBT people, the Fenway Institute’sNational LGBT Health Education Center provides an array of educational programs, resources, and consultations to healthcare organizations to ensure people’s needs are met. Through their live webinars, learning modules, and publications, the center seeks to eliminate health disparities that exist within the Queer and Trans community.

GLMA's mission is to ensure equality in healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and healthcare providers. They also have a searchable directory of healthcare providers that identify as LGBT-friendly.

LGBT HealthLink, a program of CenterLink, is a community-driven network of experts and professionals enhancing LGBT health by reducing tobacco, cancer, and other health disparities within LGBT communities.

Trans-Health is a website that provides information on health and fitness for transgender and transsexual people.

Dedicated to a Healthy Student Body

The mission of Student Health and Counseling Services is to enhance the physical and mental health of students in order to help them achieve academic success, personal development and lifelong wellness by providing an integrated program of quality, accessible, cost sensitive and confidential healthcare services, tailored to their unique and diverse needs and to assist the University community, through consultation and education, to develop a healthy campus environment consistent with UC Davis "Principles of Community".